Instant Pot Paleo Creamy Broccoli Dill Soup

Published: Jan 7, 2018 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 60 Comments

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Instant Pot Paleo Creamy Broccoli Dill Soup is nourishing and packed with vegetables. This delicious, comforting soup is deeply flavored with hints of vibrant dill and refreshing celery.

There's nothing like a cozy bowl of creamy broccoli soup that's chock-full of vegetables.

When the weather gets cold, soup is one of the most comforting meals you can enjoy.

I loved soup as a young girl. My mom made homemade split pea soup and boxed Matzo Ball soup often because it was cheap and she loved it. We also always had our cabinets stocked with canned soup. Those cans became a staple in our home, and I loved the variety of soups we had, because that's all I knew.

Canned soup was a staple at my grandma's house too. She almost always made canned chicken noodle soup or chicken and alphabet soup for lunch a few times a week - with cheese and crackers. It makes me laugh a little and smile at the memory of those fun lunches with her.

When we got to go out to eat at a restaurant, my mom and I almost always ordered soup, or a cup of soup instead of a bowl of soup.

My mom LOVED soup even though she didn't make a wide variety of homemade ones. I'm pretty sure it was comfort food for her. Her love for soup overflowed to me and it was something we both just couldn't get tired of.

We both loved French onion soup, butternut squash soup, tomato bread soup (a traditional Italian soup, I share this recipe in my cookbook), potato soup, creamy pureed soups and then there was my favorite - broccoli cheese soup.

Specifically TGIF's broccoli cheese soup. I loved the texture of the soup, the creaminess and thickness and probably my favorite part, all of that ooey, gooey cheese.

Sigh, all of that glorious cheese. Some days I miss it. I've been off of dairy for a long time now as I work on healing. When I get cravings for my favorite cheesy things like broccoli cheese soup, I set out to make something similar.

This healthy Instant Pot Paleo Creamy Broccoli Dill Soup is dairy free and can be made vegan too.

It's super easy to make and you can make it up ahead of time and enjoy it the next day.

Because I love the creaminess of broccoli soup - whether it's broccoli cheese soup or cream of broccoli soup, I like to add non-fortified nutritional yeast to my version.

The main reason why I add non-fortified nutritional yeast is because it helps add that delicious, creamy, cheesy flavor. I also love that it's full of B vitamins! It also happens to be a plant-based protein.

I also LOVE dill and lemon with broccoli. It's such a refreshing flavor combo and a favorite in my home.

Put your Instant Pot to use and make this delicious, healthier soup during the colder winter months.

It doesn't have to be cold outside either, this soup is delicious year-round!

Instant Pot Paleo Creamy Broccoli Dill Soup

Yield: 3 ½ - 4 cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Instant Pot Paleo Creamy Broccoli Dill Soup is nourishing and packed with vegetables. This delicious, comforting soup is deeply flavored with hints of vibrant dill and refreshing celery.

Ingredients

2 tablespoon grass-fed ghee or grass-fed butter, avocado oil or healthy fat of choice
1 yellow onion, peeled and sliced
3 fresh garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
3 celery stalks, sliced
4 cups (10 oz) fresh or frozen broccoli florets
2 cups bone broth or vegetable broth
½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt or Himalayan sea salt (<-- salt)
6 tablespoon non-fortified nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or unfiltered apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoon dried dill
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Instructions

Add healthy fat of choice to the Instant Pot and press “Sauté”. Add the onion and sauté for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions become lightly caramelized. Add the garlic and give it a stir, cooking for about 1 minute. Press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button.
Add the celery, broccoli, broth and sea salt, stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure the steam release valve is sealed. Press the “Manual” button and set to 5 minutes.
When the Instant Pot is done and beeps, press “Keep Warm/Cancel”. Allow to naturally pressure release for 5 minutes. Using an oven mitt, “quick release”/open the steam release valve. When the steam venting stops and the silver dial drops, carefully open the lid.
Carefully pour the soup into a high powered blender (or leave in the pot and use an immersion blender instead), leaving at least 3 inches of space from the top and add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, dill and Dijon mustard. Blend on low speed just until fully incorporated, about 5 seconds and pour the soup back into the Instant Pot.
Taste for seasoning, add more salt if you prefer. Serve immediately or store for later use.

Notes

Serving Suggestions: This soup is delicious served with gluten free cheddar drop biscuits. If you don't eat grains, try topping this soup with crumbled up plantain chips - it's so yummy!
If dairy isn't an issue for you, go ahead and top your bowl of soup with a big dollop of sour cream or a couple handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese for some extra cheesy bliss.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 954mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 9gSugar: 5gProtein: 15g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded, work-at-home, single mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon top 10 new release in gluten free recipes), The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes (which has sold over 23,900 copies so far), Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon #1 New Release Best Seller), Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

Lindsey Dietz

January 08, 2018 at 8:01 am

Canned soup was always a staple in our house, too. I'm so thankful we have our Instant Pots and nourishing recipes like this instead!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:43 pm
  
  Hi five girl! Me too! 🙂 xo
  
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Yang

January 08, 2018 at 8:13 am

I have never paired dill with broccoli. This is very interesting! I do have a lot of dried dill that I saved from summer time when big batches of fresh dill could never be eaten up. It's perfect that I will use my dried dill in yummy soups.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:44 pm
  
  Dill is my husband's favorite, so we use it a lot. 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
  
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Tessa

January 08, 2018 at 10:08 am

Tis the season of soups, and I would love a warming mug of this!! the dill and broccoli has me intrigued!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:45 pm
  
  It sure is! We always pair dill and lemon with broccoli in our home. It's so yummy! I hope you get to enjoy some soup.
  
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Renee Kohley

January 08, 2018 at 11:48 am

I bet the nutritional yeast flakes make this feel cheesy without the dairy! I love that! We live on soups this time of year so we will be trying this! Thank you!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:46 pm
  
  Yes! 🙂 That's why I use it. You are the queen of soups! Actually I think you're the queen of meals. Your family is so lucky. xo
  
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linda spiker

January 08, 2018 at 11:53 am

Beautiful soup! I love how smooth it comes out! Gotta love that IP!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:46 pm
  
  Thank you! Yes, love the IP! 🙂
  
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Megan Stevens

January 08, 2018 at 1:42 pm

Mmm, I love the celery in this and the color! And your idea for serving it with cheddar drop biscuits! (Big eyes!) Such a pretty soup!! So many sweet memories with your special women!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:48 pm
  
  xo thank you Megan, that means a lot to me. 🙂
  
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Jean

January 08, 2018 at 2:16 pm

Such a pretty color! I love that you can get a ton of veggies in with this soup. Looks so nutritious and comforting.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 5:48 pm
  
  Thanks Jean! I love to pack them in when I can. 🙂
  
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Tina

January 08, 2018 at 5:56 pm

Woooooooooow this looks super tasty! Can't wait to try!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 8:12 pm
  
  Thanks Tina! 🙂 Hope you get to try some.
  
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Yvonne

January 08, 2018 at 8:11 pm

This recipe is perfect for these cold winter days and better yet it is low carb and dairy free! But I must say , you had me immediately when I saw it was an Instant Pot recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 08, 2018 at 8:13 pm
  
  Thanks Yvonne! I am all about the IP 🙂
  
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Carol Little R.H.

January 09, 2018 at 7:26 am

LOVE soups too. This recipe looks like a super IP project (I am still learning!)
I hear you when you talk about soups in cans from childhood.. Campbell's tomato soup + grilled cheese!
My dad was actually a soup maker but canned soups were definitely a staple.. along with.. dare I say..
canned pastas like Ravioli and spaghetti! Wow. how times have changed.
Broccoli with Dill -- classic! Thanks for sharing and taking 'me back' down memory lane.. xo

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 09, 2018 at 8:47 am
  
  Yep, Campbell’s + grilled cheese! I remember that! Times really have changed. I think so many of us grew up with them. xo
  
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A Girl Worth Saving

January 09, 2018 at 8:35 am

I love me some french onion soup! This creamy broccoli looks so simple to make but best of all - very tasty.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 09, 2018 at 8:48 am
  
  Yes! That one is so yummy! 🙂 I think I need to make some of it next.
  
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Melissa

January 09, 2018 at 8:42 am

Looks amazing as always Emily! I need to eat more broccoli, so this is perfect!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 09, 2018 at 8:49 am
  
  Thank you Melissa! So kind of you. 🙂
  
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Kari

January 09, 2018 at 8:53 am

I've never thought of putting dill in broccoli soup or any soup for that matter, but I really need to try it out because we love dill around here!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:31 am
  
  Dill is a favorite in our home. I hope you get to try some. 🙂
  
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Shelby

January 09, 2018 at 9:23 am

Mmm broccoli dill isn't a combo I would have thought of but it sounds tasty!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:32 am
  
  It's a favorite in our home, we use dill + lemon with broccoli often. 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
  
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Joni Gomes

January 09, 2018 at 9:25 am

It's the perfect time for soup! Love the addition of nutritional yeast!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:32 am
  
  Totally soup weather! 🙂
  
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Jessica DeMay

January 09, 2018 at 9:58 am

This looks amazing and I can't believe there's no cheese in it! I'm also a soup lover and definitely need to try this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:33 am
  
  I hope you get to try some Jessica! 🙂 Yay for soup!
  
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The Food Hunter

January 09, 2018 at 10:16 am

This sounds like a winning combination and it's perfect for the chilly weather we are having.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:33 am
  
  Isn't soup the best during cold weather? 🙂
  
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Katja`

January 09, 2018 at 11:54 am

I love broccoli soup. This looks so easy and delish!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:33 am
  
  Me too! I hope you get to have some soon. 🙂
  
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linda spiker

January 09, 2018 at 2:36 pm

It's pouring here. I would love this soup right now!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:34 am
  
  I'm so glad we got some rain in CA, much needed. 🙂
  
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Rachel

January 09, 2018 at 6:36 pm

The soup looks so appetizing but I'm distracted by wonderfulness that is that spoon! Where did you get it?

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 10, 2018 at 10:35 am
  
  Thanks Rachel! I got it at Cost Plus World Market. 🙂
  
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cristina

January 10, 2018 at 11:59 am

I looovee broccoli soup! When I get the big bag of broccoli florets from Costco I always make a batch! Definitely trying this recipe next <3

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2018 at 11:40 am
  
  Those big bulk bags of the frozen broccoli are the best! 🙂
  
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Katie Mae- Nourishing Simplicity

January 11, 2018 at 9:01 pm

I never thought of combining dill with broccoli! I was just thinking of making creamy broccoli soup with some of the extra I have in my fridge.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2018 at 11:47 am
  
  It's such a yummy flavor combo! 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
  
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Monique

January 11, 2018 at 10:02 pm

Yet another amazing, healthy, delicious and nourishing beautiful recipe! Broccoli and dill are two of my favourite things and I've never tried to combine them in a soup before. This is wonderful!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 12, 2018 at 11:47 am
  
  Thank you Monique! I hope you get to enjoy some. 🙂
  
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Leslie-Anne

January 13, 2018 at 6:53 am

I've got broccoli + dill in the fridge and Instant Pot that hasn't gotten any cooking love in a few days! Perfect recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 22, 2018 at 11:26 am
  
  I hope you got to make something yummy with them. : )
  
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Judy Purcell

January 13, 2018 at 10:01 am

Hadn't thought of adding dill to broccoli soup but it sounds great! Love seeing all the fresh ideas for healthy comfort food. 🙂

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 22, 2018 at 11:26 am
  
  Thanks Judy! 🙂 I hope you get to try some.
  
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Tatiana

January 14, 2018 at 3:27 pm

Dill is the most popular herb in Russian cuisine , it's everywhere ! And I love my instant pot too, so it's a lovely combination to try! Thanks !

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ChihYu

January 14, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Totally love this. So delicious ! Thanks for sharing .

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Becky Winkler

January 15, 2018 at 11:28 am

Dill is the one herb I've never really liked, but it recently started to grow on me! I bet I'd like it in this creamy soup.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  January 22, 2018 at 11:27 am
  
  I hope you get to experiment with it more and see how you like it. 🙂
  
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aigerek airfryer

February 02, 2018 at 8:06 am

i love your healthy soup and your recipes.thank you

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  February 22, 2018 at 2:33 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Stacey Walker

March 28, 2018 at 6:04 pm

I tried the soup today. I didn’t have dill but I thought it came out great. I sautéed the onions in water.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  March 28, 2018 at 6:12 pm
  
  I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
  
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Janet

May 26, 2018 at 12:45 pm

Can I use fresh dill? I have a lot on hand, I hope it will work for the recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm
  
  I'm sure you can Janet 🙂 Fresh dill is lovely!
  
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